*Phytolacca icosandra Linnaeus. Common name: Tropical Pokeweed, Pokebush, Porkbush. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Waif on ore piles. Distribution: Native of tropical America.
Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics
Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, FNA4, Rzedowski & Calderon de Rzedowski (2000); = n/a — Tat; >< Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. — C; < Phytolacca icosandra L. — K4. Basionym: Phytolacca icosandra L. 1759
Links to other floras: = Phytolacca icosandra - FNA4
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Midwest: FAC
- Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
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